Category: International

We must not underestimate the peril for democracy

Donald Trump’s America is a world leader in democratic decline

Nato chief riles Europe by backing Trump’s war in Iran

European capitals irritated by Mark Rutte’s suggestion they will join US armada to Strait of Hormuz

Tumbling gold price puts ‘haven’ status in doubt

Margin calls force some investors to sell, but analysts say precious metal will rebound even as Iran war fallout endures

Siemens boss says Europe risks ‘disaster’ from prioriti...

Roland Busch warns against throttling ‘innovation speed for the sake of creating sovereignty’

Iran launches missiles at Israel and Gulf states

Oil climbs back above $100 despite signs of a diplomatic push to end the war

Apollo caps investor withdrawals from flagship private ...

Investor uncertainty intensifies as AI impacts on the enterprise software industry emerge

Trump’s Armageddon-Taco shuffle

One minute he threatens death and destruction, the next he says the US and Iran are engaged in negotiations

Revolut profits surge to record £1.7bn as it wins more ...

Results underline fintech’s improving fortunes after clinching full UK banking licence

Japan’s SMFG explores possible takeover of Jefferies

Sumitomo Mitsui’s banking unit holds minority stake in US investment bank

Apollo agrees biggest Japan deal in $3.7bn rescue of gl...

Japanese manufacturer has struggled since swooping for UK rival Pilkington two decades ago

Palantir turns poisonous on the campaign trail 

Donald Trump’s unpopular immigration crackdown has made links to the Peter Thiel-backed company a liability for candidates

The secret to Ukraine’s remarkably resilient labour mar...

Flexibility, financial support and remote work have offset some of the economic upheaval of war